Back Pain? How to Tell If It’s From a Herniated Disc
February 20th, 2021Something is terribly wrong with you, but you’re not quite sure what it is. Strange neck pains, back pains, or extremity symptoms can indicate a variety of potential problems – including one or more herniated discs. How can you tell for sure whether you have this specific problem? If you do have a herniated disc,
Relieve Your Aches and Pains – Without the Side Effects of Opioids
February 10th, 2021As stated by the APTA website, “The White House has announced that APTA is among the organizations that have joined a public-private partnership to combat opioid usage and prescription drug abuse, and that the association will reach out to the public and its members to deliver the message that pain can be effectively managed through
Considering Back Surgery? Try PT First
January 20th, 2021There are few more debilitating conditions than back pain. Ranging from a dull ache to excruciating, back pain can keep you from performing simple daily tasks you once enjoyed. While nearly 80 percent of adults experience back pain at some point in their lives, the treatments used to alleviate it are varied. Yet many people
Discover How You Can Beat Your Joint Pain Today
January 10th, 2021Did You Know Physical Therapy Can Help For Several Different Types of Joint Pain? Chronic joint pain is typically associated with arthritis, although there are other physical ailments that can lead to joint deterioration and pain. While physical therapy is not a cure for arthritis, it can help to alleviate the pain, increase your range
Ready to Improve Your Health? These 5 Activities Can Help
December 20th, 2020Are You Ready to Get Started on the Path Toward Improved Health? If you spend your days hobbling painfully from your bed to your reclining chair and back, the notion of pursuing any kind of vigorous activity may be the furthest thing from your mind. The truth, however, is that getting active can vastly improve
Relieve Your Arthritis Pain the Natural Way – Free of Opioids
December 10th, 2020Are You Ready to Find Relief Without Opioids? When a person suffers from arthritis, particularly in a weight-bearing joint like the knee or hip, taking an opioid painkiller for relief can be a powerful temptation. The bad news is that while an opioid can temporarily relieve pain, the patient’s bones continue to grind together, making
You Could Decrease Your Pain and Inflammation – Simply By Changing Your Diet!
November 20th, 2020Are You Ready to Say Goodbye to Your Aches and Pains? Inflammation is a natural process the body uses to protect itself and to promote healing. During the inflammation process, your body increases its production of white blood cells. Chronic inflammation, however, can damage the body. Living with continual inflammation can cause pain, swelling, and
Wondering How to Rid Yourself of Your Chronic Pain? The Answer is Physical Therapy
November 10th, 2020Did You Know PT Can Help Even the Most Persistent Pain? Did you know that approximately 80 percent of Americans have experienced (or will experience) back pain? That’s a depressing statistic, especially if you’re already one of those sufferers. Chronic back pain can prevent you from performing the countless daily tasks you need or want
Do You Think You May Be In Need of PT? These 5 Indicators Will Let You Know
October 20th, 2020Looking For a Sign that You Need Physical Therapy? This Is It! Physical therapy isn’t just for rehabilitation or athletes in training. There are many reasons why a person might need the assistance of a physical therapist. There are five basic indicators that you need to visit a physical therapist. 1. If you’re no longer
Stress-Related Headaches Don’t Have to Cause More Tension in Your Life – PT Can Help
October 10th, 2020Do You Suffer From Stress-Related Headaches? When you see someone at work or in a difficult situation clutching his head, you may assume either that he’s under extreme stress, or that he has a headache. In fact, you may be right on both counts. Both physical and emotional stress can cause tension headaches; they can